With a passion for travel, Wolde Molalign Korebtaw is a retired retailer who led Star Clothing Store in Asmara, Eritrea, for more than three decades. Among the aspects of operations that he guided were the purchase and sale of fabrics and finished pieces of clothing made to exacting European styles. Wolde Molalign Korebtaw had a particular focus on Italian design and fashion, and produced a range of men’s wear that included coats, pants, suits, and jackets.

Mr. Korebtaw gained renown for the way in which he took local materials and traditional fabrics and blended them with international styles that reflected current trends. Among his influences were the European cinema and he particularly enjoys classic Italian films such as La Dolce Vita, Roman Holiday, and Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

A fan of bicycle racing and soccer, Mr. Korebtaw is an avid reader who especially likes historical works by Italian authors. Among his favorite travel destinations are India’s Taj Mahal and Egypt’s Great Pyramids.